Troubleshooting - Honda HS55 Owner's Manual

IO. TROUBLESHBOUUNG
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When the engine will not start:
1. Is there enough fuel?
2. Is the fuel valve on?
3. Is gasoline reaching the carburetor?
To check, loosen the drain screw with the fuel valve on. Fuel should flow
freely.
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If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing the
spark plug or starting the engine. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.
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4. Is the engine switch on?
5. Is there a spark at the spark plug?
a. Remove the spark plug cap. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug
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base, then remove the spark plug.
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b. Install the spark plug in the plug cap.
c. Turn the engine switch on.
d. Grounding the side electrode to any engine ground, crank the engine
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to see if sparks jump across the gap.
e. If there are no sparks, replace the plug.
If OK, try to start the engine according to the instructions.
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6. If the engine still does not start, take the snowblower to an authorized
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Honda snowblower dealer.
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When the auger or blower will not operate:
Check the shear bolts 2nd replace if broken off.
Secure the shear bolts with 6 mm nuts.
Three spare shear bolts are supplied with the snowblower.
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